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Norway floats temporary but total ban on AI glasses as it investigates 'socially beneficial uses' | Fortune

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Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places

Norway's government announced plans to propose a temporary ban on AI-enabled smart glasses in selected public places, citing privacy concerns that people could be photographed, filmed, or audio-recorded without their knowledge. The proposal makes Norway the first major country to seek such restrictions amid growing global concerns about the spread of AI-enabled recording devices.

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